The Elder Scrolls Treasury III - The Imperial Library

SkaalSkaalThe Skaal are a group of → Nord nature−worshippers, and they seem to have a special communewith the creatures of → Solstheim. The Skaal settled Solstheim many generations ago. Skaalvillage is on the northeastern tip of Solstheim; Bronrod has some useful potions, and Snedbrir canfix your weapons and armor. The Skaal have strict laws. Do not steal from another, for you will beprovided with what you need. Theft is punishable by exile or → sacrifice to the wolves. Do notattack your brother, though you may defend yourself if needed. For a Skaal, there are strictpunishments for these laws. For one that is not Skaal−born, the punishment is always death. Afalse accusation carries the same penalty as the crime that is claimed.Skaal Belief"There is a careful balance that lies in all things of this world. The animals, the trees, even therocks and the winds. It is a harmony that the → Skaal draw power from, by the grace of theAll−Maker, He who gave us these gifts. When this balance is upset, our power is lessened."SkarSkar is the shell of the Emperor crab, → outlander. The homes and shops of the Manor Districtinside are "under Skar."SkeletonThe skeleton is a revenant that protects the tombs of clan and kin. → Bonemeal, the finely groundpowder made from the bones of the skeleton, has modest magical properties.Skeleton KeyA priceless → artifact, "the most perfect tool ever created for lockpicking".SkillsSee → Guild Disciplines.SkoomaSkooma is an illegal narcotic substance made from refined → moon sugar. Criminals use it as akind of currency. They say it makes you fast and strong, but clumsy and stupid.Lit.: Confessions of a Skooma−Eater (TEST I 2 : 302).Skull−CrusherThe Skull Crusher is an amazingly large, and powerful weapon. The Warhammer was created inthe First Era in a fire, magically fueled by the Wizard, Dorach Gusal, and was forged by the masterweaponsmith, Hilbongard Rolamus. The → steel is magically hardened and the weight of theweapon is amazingly light, which makes for more powerful swings and deadly blows. The185